Listen to the Wind

Written by Susanne Dunlap

Narrated by Kae Marie Denino

Epic historical adventure at its best! "Complex, engrossing, and dramatic"--Kirkus Reviews

Sent away for their own protection when they were very young, Azemar and Azalaïs become separated when they flee from the band of outlaws who served as their supposed protectors. Armed only with fleeting memories, their names, and the wits and intelligence that have helped them survive brutal conditions, they struggle to find each other again and discover the mysterious past that links them across distance and time.

Who are they? And do they hold the secret of the legendary Cathar treasure? All they know is that knights and priests spell danger, and they must survive at all costs if they are to fulfill their destiny. Readers who love Game of Thrones and the medieval epics of Ken Follett will love being immersed in this first volume of the Orphans of Tolosa trilogy.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Bellastoria Press
• Release date: Dec 15, 2019
• ISBN: 9781094208039

Susanne Dunlap

Susanne Dunlap is the author of twelve works of historical fiction for adults and teens, as well as an Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach. Her love of historical fiction arose partly from her PhD studies in music history at Yale University, partly from her lifelong interest in women in the arts as a pianist and non-profit performing arts executive. Her novel The Paris Affair was a first place CIBA award winner. The Musician’s Daughter was a Junior Library Guild Selection and a Bank Street Children’s Book of the Year, and was nominated for the Utah Book Award and the Missouri Gateway Reader’s Prize. In the Shadow of the Lamp was an Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award nominee. Susanne earned her BA and an MA (musicology) from Smith College and lives in Biddeford, Maine, with her little dog, Betty.

Reviews for Listen to the Wind

[MLJS-piano · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

First and foremost...I loved it, but people, this is NOT comparable to Game of Thrones in any way except time period and costumes. This is written for teens / tweens. I've long been fascinated by the history of the birth of the Inquisition in the Langue D'Oc region of the French/Spanish border (after having read Labyrinth by Kate Mosse, a similar trilogy.) This is well researched and well told, with rich characters and a great feel for the cultural landscape, full of period detail... definitely the vanilla milkshake version of the story, but still a tasty treat. A good read for adults, or to share with your YA kids.